Dinking for a Purpose Tournament: The “Dinking for a Purpose” pickleball tournament will take place on January 12, 2025, at the Rockledge Country Club in Rockledge, Florida. The registration fee for participants is $50, with a $5 service fee per event. Registration will remain open until May 5, 2025, but players must sign up by September 10, 2024, to receive a free tournament T-shirt.
Event Format and Registration Details
Start times for the pickleball event will not be announced until after the registration period closes. This is because the final number of participants will determine the most efficient way to schedule the matches.
Organizers plan to release start times one or two days after registration closes. They also note that brackets may be combined if there are fewer than four teams in a given event, and age or skill levels could be adjusted accordingly.
For players who wish to participate, they must register by May 5, 2025. However, if you want a free T-shirt, ensure you sign up by September 10, 2024. Results from the tournament will be uploaded to the DUPR ranking system, which is a widely used system in the pickleball community.
Skill Levels and Age Requirements
The tournament will use WPR ratings to determine skill levels. If a player does not have a WPR rating, their Pickleball Brackets rating (PBR) or self-rating from their Pickleball Brackets profile will be used.
Players are not allowed to compete at a lower skill level than their rating but can compete at a higher skill level if they wish.
Players above 50 years old can choose to play in either the “50+” bracket or the “any age” bracket. However, players under 50 cannot compete in the “50+” bracket.
Refund Policy and Important Dates
The refund policy is as follows: full refunds (minus the service fee) are available until September 10, 2024. From September 11 to October 1, 2024, participants can receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be granted after October 1, 2024.
Tournament Venue and Amenities
The Rockledge Country Club, located at 1591 S Fiske Blvd, will host the event on six outdoor, non-covered asphalt courts. Franklin X40 pickleballs will be used throughout the tournament, and there is no parking fee for attendees. The courts feature permanent nets and ample space for spectators.
News in Brief: Dinking for a Purpose Tournament
The “Dinking for a Purpose” pickleball tournament will be held on January 12, 2025, at Rockledge Country Club in Florida. Registration is $50, with a $5 service fee per event. Players must register by May 5, 2025, for participation. Age and skill brackets will be determined based on WPR ratings, and results will be uploaded to the DUPR system.
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